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Introduction to Logarithmic Functions - Holt McDougal Algebra 2 Lesson

Explore logarithmic functions, conversion between exponential and logarithmic forms, graphing, evaluation using mental math, and applications in real-life scenarios. This lesson provides a comprehensive understanding of logarithms with interactive examples.

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Introduction to Logarithmic Functions - Holt McDougal Algebra 2 Lesson

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  1. 4-3 Logarithmic Functions Warm Up Lesson Presentation Lesson Quiz Holt McDougal Algebra 2 Holt Algebra 2

  2. Warm Up Use mental math to evaluate. 2 1. 4–3 2. 3. 10–5 0.00001 4. 5. A power has a base of –2 and exponent of 4. Write and evaluate the power. (–2)4= 16

  3. Objectives Write equivalent forms for exponential and logarithmic functions. Write, evaluate, and graph logarithmic functions.

  4. How do you convert logarithmic equations into exponential form? Essential Question

  5. Vocabulary logarithm common logarithm logarithmic function

  6. How many times would you have to double $1 before you had $8? You could use an exponential equation to model this situation. 1(2x) = 8. You may be able to solve this equation by using mental math if you know 23 = 8. So you would have to double the dollar 3 times to have $8.

  7. How many times would you have to double $1 before you had $512? You could solve this problem if you could solve 2x = 512 by using an inverse operation that undoes raising a base to an exponent equation to model this situation. This operation is called finding the logarithm. Alogarithm is the exponent to which a specified base is raised to obtain a given value.

  8. Reading Math Read logba=x, as “the log base b of a is x.” You can write an exponential equation as a logarithmic equation and vice versa where b is the base, x is the exponent, and a is the power.

  9. 1 1 log6 = –1 6 6 1 1 2 log255 = 2 Example 1: Converting from Exponential to Logarithmic Form Write each exponential equation in logarithmic form. The base of the exponent becomes the base of the logarithm. log3243 = 5 The exponent is the value of the logarithm. log1010,000 = 4 An exponent (or log) can be negative. logac =b The log (and the exponent) can be a variable.

  10. Check It Out! Example 1 Write each exponential equation in logarithmic form. The base of the exponent becomes the base of the logarithm. log981 = 2 a. log327 = 3 b. The exponent of the logarithm. The log (and the exponent) can be a variable. logx1 = 0 c.

  11. 1 1 3 3 8 = 2 1 4–2 = 16 Example 2: Converting from Logarithmic to Exponential Form Write each logarithmic form in exponential equation. The base of the logarithm becomes the base of the power. 91 = 9 The logarithm is the exponent. 29 = 512 A logarithm can be a negative number. 1 16 Any nonzero base to the zero power is 1. b0 = 1

  12. 1 1 2 2 –3 = 8 Check It Out! Example 2 Write each logarithmic form in exponential equation. The base of the logarithm becomes the base of the power. 101 = 10 122 = 144 The logarithm is the exponent. An logarithm can be negative.

  13. A logarithm is an exponent, so the rules for exponents also apply to logarithms. You may have noticed the following properties in the last example.

  14. A logarithm with base 10 is called a common logarithm. If no base is written for a logarithm, the base is assumed to be 10. For example, log 5 = log105. You can use mental math to evaluate some logarithms.

  15. Example 3A: Evaluating Logarithms by Using Mental Math Evaluate by using mental math. log 0.01 10? = 0.01 The log is the exponent. 10–2= 0.01 Think: What power of 10 is 0.01? log 0.01 = –2

  16. Example 3B: Evaluating Logarithms by Using Mental Math Evaluate by using mental math. log5 125 5? = 125 The log is the exponent. 53= 125 Think: What power of 5 is 125? log5125 = 3

  17. 1 1 1 5 5 5 5? = 5–1= 1 log5 = –1 1 5 5 Example 3C: Evaluating Logarithms by Using Mental Math Evaluate by using mental math. log5 The log is the exponent. Think: What power of 5 is ?

  18. Check It Out! Example 3a Evaluate by using mental math. log 0.00001 10? = 0.00001 The log is the exponent. 10–5= 0.00001 Think: What power of 10 is 0.01? log 0.00001 = –5

  19. Because logarithms are the inverses of exponents, the inverse of an exponential function, such as y = 2x, is a logarithmic function, such as y = log2x. You may notice that the domain and range of each function are switched. The domain of y = 2x is all real numbers (R), and the range is {y|y > 0}. The domain of y = log2x is {x|x > 0}, and the range is all real numbers (R).

  20. f(x) = x Graph f(x) = x by using a table of values. 1 1 1 2 4 2 1 1 2 2 Example 4B: Graphing Logarithmic Functions Use the x-values {–2, –1, 0, 1, 2}. Graph the function and its inverse. Describe the domain and range of the inverse function.

  21. 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 4 Example 4B Continued To graph the inverse, f–1(x) = log x,by using a table of values. The domain of f–1(x) is {x|x > 0}, and the range is R.

  22. Helpful Hint The key is used to evaluate logarithms in base 10. is used to find 10x, the inverse of log.

  23. Example 5: Food Application The table lists the hydrogen ion concentrations for a number of food items. Find the pH of each.

  24. Use a calculator to find the value of the logarithm in base 10. Press the key. Example 5 Continued Milk The hydrogen ion concentration is 0.00000025 moles per liter. pH = –log[H+ ] Substitute the known values in the function. pH = –log(0.00000025) Milk has the pH of about 6.6.

  25. Use a calculator to find the value of the logarithm in base 10. Press the key. Example 5 Continued Tomatoes The hydrogen ion concentration is 0.0000316 moles per liter. pH = –log[H+ ] Substitute the known values in the function. pH = –log(0.0000316) Tomatoes have the pH of about 4.5.

  26. Use a calculator to find the value of the logarithm in base 10. Press the key. Example 5 Continued Lemon juice The hydrogen ion concentration is 0.0063 moles per liter. pH = –log[H+ ] Substitute the known values in the function. pH = –log(0.0063) Lemon juice has the pH of about 2.2.

  27. Use a calculator to find the value of the logarithm in base 10. Press the key. Check It Out! Example 5 What is the pH of iced tea with a hydrogen ion concentration of 0.000158 moles per liter? The hydrogen ion concentration is 0.000158 moles per liter. pH = –log[H+ ] Substitute the known values in the function. pH = –log(0.000158) Iced tea has the pH of about 3.8.

  28. 1 2 27 3 2. Change log279 = to exponential form. 2 27 = 9 3 Lesson Quiz: Part I 1. Change 64 = 1296 to logarithmic form. log61296= 4 Calculate the following using mental math. 3. log 100,000 5 4. log648 0.5 5. log3 –3

  29. 6. Use the x-values {–2, –1, 0, 1, 2, 3} to graph f(x) =( )X. Then graph its inverse. Describe the domain and range of the inverse function. 5 4 Lesson Quiz: Part II D: {x > 0}; R: all real numbers

  30. How do you convert logarithmic equations into exponential form? Essential Question You can write an exponential equation as a logarithmic equation and vice versa where b is the base, x is the exponent, and a is the power.

  31. Why are you drumming on your algebra book with two big sticks? Because we’re studying log rhythms.

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